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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,693.17, 325,263.95 and 133,722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,693.17, 325,263.95 and 133,722.93 is: 184,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,693.17 : 325,263.95 = 133,722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,693.17/325,263.95 = 133,722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,693.17x = 325,263.95 × 133,722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,693.17x = 43,495,248,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,495,248,751.68/235,693.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,541.83

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